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BoyAncient Greek origin3 syllables

Tymofiy

Literal root meaning: “to honour + god”

About the name Tymofiy

Tymofiy is a boy name with Ancient Greek roots, literally “to honour + god”. It is related to Timothy, which is where the meaning comes from.

It has a unique feel. Fewer than 5 US babies of either sex received it in 2025, so it's very rare right now. Its peak year since 1940 was 2024. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Tymofiy were boys.

Etymology

Shares its root with Timothy, which comes from Ancient Greek, meaning “to honour” + “god”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Tymofiy”, “Timothy”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
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In 2015
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Babies in 2025
Under 5

Popularity of Tymofiy, 1940–2025

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BoysBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.